Saturday 31 March 2012

A Recap of 40 Life-Changing Goals Nearly Finished

Me being hung in Goldfield, Arizona-although I did survive to live another adventure! :)
As June 11th, 2012 is coming up fast, I thought it might be wise to recap what I've been able to accomplish since I turned 39 last year....and what is yet to come! ;)


Below is my list of 40 dreams come true that I created last June, before I turn 40:


  1. Work on an assembly line with chocolate  Done!
  2. Go Zip Lining  Done!
  3. Meet Tony Robbins Done! Nov 3 - Unleash The Power Within  (Attended as his guest)
  4. Jump out of an airplane Done!
  5. Publish a book  Done!
  6. Visit Bora Bora-The most romantic place in the world & sleep in an over water villa.Done!
  7. Throw a huge, crazy party for my 40th birthday Done!
  8. Drive a Ferrari
  9. Learn to snowboard Done!
  10. Own a Louis-Vuitton Purse
  11. Run a half-marathon Done!
  12. Do the Grouse Grind Done!
  13. Go River Rafting Done!
  14. Learn to Rock Climb Done!
  15. Do an entire night out with my friends Done!
  16. Raise money for the Ronald McDonald House -  $550 raised - Done!
  17. Meet Sir Richard Branson Done!
  18. Learn to Skateboard Done!
  19. Meet Oprah Done!  Met at Tony Robbins Seminar Nov 3
  20. See a sun-rise in White Rock Done!
  21. Fire walking - Done!
  22. Celebrating turning 40 in Las Vegas - Done!
  23. Volunteer monthly to work at a homeless shelter - Done!
  24. Attend an Eminem Concert (Marshall Mathers) - Done! Front row in concert July 29th!
  25. Meet Rick Carlisle (2011 NBA World Champion Coach of the Dallas Mavericks) - Done!
  26. Go to Hollywood and do the Walk of Fame - Done!
  27. See the Grand Canyon Done!
  28. Visit Costa Rica- Done!
  29. Hike through a rain forest - Done!
  30. Tubing - Done!
  31. Appear in a Music Video Done!
  32. Attend a Premier of a Movie & walk down a red carpet in LA - Done!
  33. Lose 25 pounds Done! (Lost 35!)
  34. Tour LA Done!
  35. Work in a soup kitchen Done!
  36. Visit Montreal in the summer Done!
  37. Go Snowshoeing - Done!
  38. Get an entire make-over Done!
  39. Swim with Sharks - Done!
  40. Learn to Kayak - Done!

Sunday 25 March 2012

Grand Canyon


During spring break, I decided to fulfill another 40 Under 40 goal, and visit the Grand Canyon. I have never been to Arizona, but thought it would be a great time to take the kids and do some exploring.

Despite what people think about Arizona being hot during the winter months, the climate actually changes quite dramatically depending on what area you are in.  For instance, if you are in Mesa, Arizona, the temperature is around 85 - 90 degrees.  However, when you make your way towards Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon (approximately a five hour drive), it dips down to a cool 6 degrees.  The Grand Canyon actually had snow in various areas. 

However, nothing took away from the sheer beauty and awe-inspiring views of the Grand Canyon.  We even went back at sunset to take in the glorious colours that blanket the Canyon at twilight.

Whether we were horseback riding through the desert, hanging out at the Galaxy Diner on the famous Route 66 in Flagstaff or experiencing the wild west in Goldfield's Ghost town - there was so much to see and do on our way to seeing the Grand Canyon!

Galaxy Diner on Route 66



















Goldfield Ghost Town





Loved being able to fulfill this 40 Under 40 goal (and so did the kids!)